Solstice Kitchen Blog

$25 three-course, one from each section
$30 four-course, two from section one,
one from section two & three

section one
Oven Roasted Rosemary Skewered SC Peaches
candied walnuts, bell honey, blue cheese, mixed greens,
shaved vidalia onion, citrus-herb vinaigrette  8
Roasted Tomatillo-Sweet Pepper Soup
herb creme fraiche, pepper jack cheese  5
Tasting of Tomatoes
Cowasee Farms heirlooms, John’s Island vine-ripes,
cornmeal fried green tomatoes, City Roots sprouts, cucumber, vidalias,
truffle-garlic vinaigrette, split creek farms goat cheese  9
Buttermilk Fried Rock Shrimp
classic cocktail, cucumber-shrimp tartar sauce  9
Blackened Chicken & Andouille Sausage Paella
green peas, heirloom tomatoes, saffron,
smoked chile sour cream, tomatillo salsa  9
Today’s Oysters on the Half Shell
Gigamotos of Washington, Malpeques of Canada
Oysters “Solsticefeller” see regular menu
or choose Any Salad from our regular menu

section two
Sesame-Mustard Grilled Pork Tenderloin
grilled peach-ginger chutney, ponzu roasted almonds, wasabi mashed potatoes, stir fried vegetables  18
Mustard-Thyme Seared King Salmon
black cherry-mustard jus, caramelized vidalia-thyme compote,
creamy logan-turnpike grits, sauteed spinach, City Roots sprouts  19
Skillet Seared Flat Iron Steak
red wine reduction, blue cheese pesto,
heirloom tomato au gratin, mashed yukon gold potatoes  18
Local Veggie Pasta
roasted cowasee farms baby eggplant, squash, zucchini, green peas, grape tomatoes, fusilli pasta, gremolata, roasted red pepper-balsamic marinara, shaved sottocenere “truffle cheese” 16

section three
Caramel-Pecan Fudgecake          Sorbet Duo
Pear-Custard Tart           Local Peach Cobbler

starters, small bites
Chilled Cowasse Farms Galia Melon Soup
herb creme fraiche, melon-shrimp salsa, toasted almonds  5
Oven Roasted Rosemary Skewered SC Peaches
candied walnuts, bell honey, blue cheese, mixed greens,
shaved vidalia onion, citrus-herb vinaigrette  8
Panko Herb Crusted RARE Hawaiian Ono
marinated veggie salad, local tomato carpaccio,
balsamic-truffle reduction, fried caper gremolata 13
5 Hour Braised Kurobuta Pork Cheeks
fusilli pasta, heirloom tomato concasse,
asparagus, shaved parmesan   11
Low Country Fried Rock Shrimp
& Cowasee Farms Okra
cucumber-shrimp tartar sauce, classic cocktail sauce  11

entrees
Herb Butter Roasted Airline Breast of SC Pheasant
palmetto pigeon plant pheasant,
blue cheese pesto, red wine reduction,
heirloom tomato gratin, mashed yukon gold potatoes  21
Chile Lime Grilled SC Barrelfish
& Middleneck Clam-Sausage Paella
green peas, tomatoes, wild boar sausage, peppers, vidalia onions,
saffron, tomatillo salsa verde, smoked chile sour cream  23
Rosemary Worcestershire Grilled
White Marble Farms 14 oz. Pork Chop
black cherry-mustard jus, vidalia onion-thyme compote,
mashed yukon gold potatoes, buttermilk fried okra  22
Pan Seared Red Grouper
lemon-herb beurre blanc, fried caper gremolata,
grilled zucchini-local tomato “salad”, creamy grits  22

Special Sides to Share
Buttermilk Fried Cowasee Farms Okra
w/ roasted tomato ketchup  4
Heirloom Tomato Gratin
w/ red wine reduction, fresh basil

$25 three-course, one from each section
$30 four-course, two from section one,
one from section two & three

section one
Oven Roasted Rosemary Skewered SC Peaches
candied walnuts, bell honey, blue cheese, mixed greens,
shaved vidalia onion, citrus-herb vinaigrette  8
Chilled Cowasse Farms Galia Melon Soup
herb creme fraiche, melon-shrimp salsa, toasted almonds  5
Local Tomato & Goat Cheese stuffed Baby Eggplant
Cowasee Farms heirloom tomatoes, bibb lettuce, cucumbers,
roasted tomato-caramelized garlic dressing  9
Seafood Bouillabaise
lemon-parsley gremolata  5
Today’s Oysters on the Half Shell
Hood Canal of Washington, James River of Virginia
Hawaiian Ono Sashimi peach-ginger chutney,
sesame mustard, ponzu roasted almonds, wasabi  11
Oysters “Solsticefeller” see regular menu
or choose Any Salad from our regular menu

section two
Solstice “Mixed Grill”
Balsamic Mustard Grilled Manchester Farms Quail
& Wild Boar-Cranberry Sausage
tasso ham gravy, caramelized onion-thyme compote,
sweet pepper-roasted corn potato hash  18
Lemon-Dill Seared Red Trout
sundried tomato tapenade,  crispy la quercia prosciutto,
creamy grits, olive oil roasted baby eggplant 18
Pan Seared Red Grouper & Seafood Bouillabaise
cucumber-shrimp tartar sauce, fried caper gremolata  19
Chile-Lime Seared Hawaiian Ono
peach-ginger chutney, ponzu roasted almonds,
wasabi mashed potatoes, stir fried vegetables  19
Rosemary-Pepper Grilled Pork Tenderloin
spinach-parmesan cream sauce, sundried tomato tapenade,
mashed yukon gold potatoes, sauteed spinach  18

section three
Caramel-Pecan Fudgecake        Sorbet Duo
Pear Tart w/ berries
Local Peach Cobbler w/ vanilla ice cream

starters, small bites
Buttermilk Fried Manchester Farms Quail
tasso ham-green onion gravy, vidalia onion-thyme confit   10
Southwest Chicken & Chorizo Soup
jalapeno-cheddar cornbread crouton, herb creme fraiche  5
Tomato “Three-Way”
vine-ripe, marinated green tomato, cowasee farms heirloom,
city roots lettuces, split creek farms goat cheese,
roasted garlic croutons 9
Hawaiian Ono Duo
sesame-soy marinated sashimi, spicy ono cilantro salad,
rice wine vinegar, lime, wonton crisps   13
Prince Edward Island Mussels Provencal
vine-ripe tomatoes, capers, lemon, herbs, grilled bread  11

entrees
Solstice Seared Flat Iron Steak
worcestershire-rosemary syrup, rosemary skewered peach,
mashed yukon gold potatoes, sauteed spinach  21
Bronzed Mahi-Mahi
lobster-basil remoulade, lemon-parsley gremolata,
fried green tomatoes, creamy logan turnpike grits  21
Grilled Kurobuta Pork Chop
peach-sweet tea bbq sauce, chipotle-cranberry cheddar,
okra-corn succotash, mashed yukon gold potatoes  24
Hawaiian Opah
shrimp-melon salsa, grilled watermelon, spiced sea salt,
orange-cilantro chimmichurri, pan seared rice cake  21

Special Sides to Share
Grilled SC Watermelon w/ spiced sea salt  4

section one
Fried Oysters & Oyster-Mushroom Stew
wild mushroom-goat cheese grit cake, candied bacon  9
Butter Poached Lobster-Boston Bibb Lettuce Salad
roasted red pepper-artichoke dressing, cucumbers, garlic croutons,
Cowasee Farms baby squash, Wil-Moore Farms egg  9
Rock Shrimp-Seafood Au Gratin
skillet baked, herb breadcrumbs  10
Pork Confit Sliders
caramelized vidalia onion-thyme compote,
peach-sweet tea bbq sauce, chipotle-cranberry cheddar  9
Southwest Chicken-Chorizo Soup
jalapeno-cheddar cornbread crouton  5
Today’s Oysters on the Half Shell
Hood Canal from Washington, Chesapeake Bay from Virginia
Oysters “Solsticefeller” see regular menu
or choose Any Salad from our regular menu

section two
Solstice “Fish & Chips”
see regular menu
Sesame Mustard Seared Salmon
grilled peach-ginger chutney, spiced honey butter,
pan fried rice cake, sauteed spring veggies  18
Pan Seared Atlantic Corvina
tasso ham-roasted corn relish, lemon-tabasco beurre blanc,
creamy grits, pan seared green tomatoes   19
Rosemary-Pepper Grilled Pork Tenderloin
worcestershire-rosemary syrup, vidalia onion-thyme compote,
mashed yukon gold potatoes, sauteed asparagus  18
Buttermilk Fried Chicken see regular menu

section three
Caramel-Pecan Fudgecake       Sorbet Duo
Apple-Ginger Wontons       Turtle Cheesecake

starters, small bites
Pork & Duck Confit Duo
duck confit w/ smoked oyster stew
& wild mushroom-goat cheese grit cake
southwest pork confit w/ grilled corn-tasso ham relish
& chipotle-cranberry cheddar pimento cheese  12
Buttermilk Fried Rock Shrimp “Po Boy”
cucumber-shrimp tartar sauce, lemon-parsley gremolata,
shaved romaine, vine ripe tomato, grilled baguette  11
Buttermilk Fried Soft Shell Crab
cucumber-shrimp tartar sauce, lemon-parsley gremolata  12
Roasted Artichoke Bisque
roasted red pepper-caper pesto, split creek farms goat cheese  5
Butter Poached Lobster & Heirloom Tomato Salad
marinated squash, zucchini, asparagus, mixed greens,
caper-dill 1000 island dressing  12

entrees
Pecan Crusted Golden Tilefish
grilled peach-ginger chutney, spiced honey butter,
creamy logan-turnpike grits,
flash fried local squash blossoms  21
Skillet Seared Angus Denver Strip Steak
worcestershire-rosemary syrup
chipotle-cranberry cheddar pimento cheese,
mashed yukon gold potatoes,
grilled SC watermelon w/ spiced sea salt   22
Six-Spice Seared Kingclip
baby arugula-ponzu almond “salad”, orange-wasabi sauce,
rock shrimp fried rice, sesame sauteed snow peas  21
Duck Two Ways
rosemary-pepper seared breast,
wild berry jam & balsamic-truffle reduction
roasted leg quarter of duck confit,
horseradish-tomato bordelaise & blue cheese pesto
mashed yukon gold potatoes, sauteed spinach  21

Special Sides to Share
Grilled SC Watermelon w/ spiced sea salt  4
Sesame Sauted Snow Peas w/ ponzu roasted almonds  4

$25 three-course, one from each section
$30 four-course, two from section one,
one from section two & three

section one
Oyster & Wild Mushroom Stew
tasso ham, blue cheese grits, fried shallots  9
Tempura Fried Rock Shrimp
pineapple-snow pea “salad”, ginger-soy glaze, sriracha  9
Roasted Tomatillo Soup
avocado, cilantro sour cream, pepper jack cheese  5
Tomato Carpaccio & Goat Cheese Salad
pea tendrils, asparagus, citrus-herb vinaigrette,
basil, roasted garlic croutons  8
Today’s Oysters on the Half Shell
six oysters, mignonette, cocktail sauce  12
Oysters “Solsticefeller”
crispy la quercia prosciutto, parmesan creamed spinach,
herb breadcrumbs, horseradish aioli  11
or choose any salad from our regular menu

section two
Pan Seared Fish of the Day
artichoke-lobster relish, herb pesto,
creamy logan-turnpike grits, sautéed asparagus  19
Southwest Seared Salmon
crab-tomatillo salsa, smoked chile-tomato chimmichurri,
creamy grits, pan seared green tomatoes   19
Pan Seared Duck Breast OR Pork Tenderloin
sweet tea-peach bbq sauce, vidalia onion confit,
grilled corn-yukon gold potato hash, sautéed asparagus  19
Buttermilk Fried King Clip
cucumber-shrimp tartar sauce, fried caper gremolata,
creamy grits, sautéed spinach 17
Rosemary-Pepper Grilled Prime New Strip
($7 upcharge as part of 3 / 4 course)
green peppercorn-wild mushroom bordelaise,
blue cheese butter, mashed yukons, sautéed asparagus   26

section three
Caramel-Pecan Fudgecake
Pineapple Upside Down Cake
Sorbet Duo       Banana Kopita

small bites, starters
Fried Chicken Liver “Sliders”
wil-moore farms chicken livers, smoked cheddar,
tasso gravy, sweet potato waffle fries  11
Tempura Fried Rock Shrimp
ginger-soy glaze, citrus-pea tendril “salad”, sriracha  11
Roasted Tomatillo Soup
pepper jack-chorizo nacho, cilantro 5
Rare & Unique Oysters on the Half Shell
James River (MD) & Gigamoto (WA)
orange granita, shallot mignonette,
classic cocktail sauce, lemon, Tabasco oil  12

entrees
Tortilla Crusted Lane Snapper
lump crab-tomatillo salsa, gazpacho sauce,
pepper jack cheese grits, blackened green tomatoes  23
Solstice Grilled Prime New York Strip
red wine reduction, parmesan creamed spinach,
truffle-porcini fries, sautéed asparagus   27
Pan Seared Ashley Farms Duck Breast
peach-sweet tea bbq sauce, grilled orange “salad”,
game bird confit-yukon gold potato hash,
garlic-herb grilled corn   22
Buttermilk Fried Cape Hatteras Cod
rock shrimp-cucumber tartar sauce,
lemon-parsley gremolata, creamy logan-turnpike grits,
tasso ham stewed fava beans  21

On the Side
Tasso Ham Stewed Fava Beans 3
Garlic-Herb Grilled Sweet Corn w/ fleur de sel   4

$25 three-course, one from each section
$30 four-course, two from section one,
one from section two & three

section one
Seafood Chowder
lobster relish, olive oil croutons, herb pesto  5
Local Vegetable Soup
lemon-caper cous cous, herb crème fraiche  5
Baked Oysters “Solsticefeller”
five oysters, parmesan creamed spinach,
crispy prosciutto, herb breadcrumbs  11
Fried Chicken Liver “Sliders”
wil-moore farms chicken livers, smoked cheddar,
tasso gravy, sweet potato fingerling “fries”  11
Sumac-Juniper House-Cured Salmon Two-Ways
dried mango chutney, sherry syrup,
lemon-caper cous cous, horseradish aioli  9
Edisto Island Onion-Bulgarian Feta Tart
local pea tendril salad, artichokes,
roasted red peppers, balsamic-truffle reduction  8
Seared Terrine of Quail & Foie Gras
pickled zucchini, blueberry compote,
balsamic mustard, dirty almonds  9
or choose any salad from our regular menu

section two
Cornmeal Dusted American Red Snapper
green tomato tartar sauce, lemon-parsley gremolata,
fava bean-tasso ham stew, creamy grits  19
Solstice Grilled 14 oz. Veal Chop
($5 upcharge as part of 3 / 4 course)
truffle-veal jus, cippolini onion-blue cheese relish,
mashed yukon gold potatoes, grilled asparagus   24
Rosemary-Pepper Grilled Pork Tenderloin
pecan crusted goat cheese, blueberry compote,
mashed yukon gold potatoes, sautéed spinach   18
Citrus Seared Red Grouper
spiced mango, sweet chile aioli, almond rice pilaf
sweet & spicy lobster broth, sauteed snow peas  18
Pan Seared Flat Iron Steak
blue cheese pesto, red wine reduction,
mashed yukon gold potatoes, sautéed spinach  19

section three
Caramel-Pecan Fudgecake
Chocolate-Mocha Mousse in Chocolate Shell
Sorbet Duo       Pineapple Upside Down Cake